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The Execution Will Not Be Televised . . . Probably
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SNL Cold Open Mocks Hegseth, USS Lincoln Homecoming
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SNL's Oct. 10 cold open had Jost as Hegseth mocking USS Lincoln hardships—suicide attempts, broken toilets—and joking about a televised execution.
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Utah-Kansas Kickoff Moved Up for Storm Forecast
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Utah’s game against Kansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium has been moved up from 8:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday because of forecast storms, including possible lightning. The game will stream on the ESPN app, with a television network designation to be announced.
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College Basketball Teams Set 2026-27 Tipoff Times
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Tennessee and Virginia Tech women’s basketball and Iowa men’s basketball have announced tipoff and broadcast details for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee says every game will be available on television or streaming, while Virginia Tech’s schedule includes ACC Network Extra coverage for several nonconference games and 10 nationally televised matchups.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 13h
Michael Whatley’s Campaign Pulls TV Ads While They Rethink Strategy
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Republican North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley's campaign temporarily pulled television advertisements Wednesday, The Raleigh News & Observer reported.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Republicans Pour $30,000,000 Into Ken Paxton’s Campaign During Final Stretch Of Red-State Race
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Texas PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund's super political action committee backing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, planned to drop an extra $30 million on television advertisements Friday in deep-red Texas to support Paxton's Senate bid.
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Paramount Closes $81 Billion Warner Bros. Acquisition After Democratic AG Settlement
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Paramount completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, combining some of Hollywood’s most recognizable studios, television networks and streaming services under a new company called Skydance.
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Dana Whitfield
The AG settlement cleared the way but these giant combinations always end up cutting jobs at the networks.
Wheel of Fortune Live Tour Reaches Multiple Cities
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Wheel of Fortune LIVE’s touring show lets audience members spin the wheel, solve puzzles and win prizes, with recent stops in Albany and upcoming appearances at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, and Ann Arbor on Nov. 3. Local promotions are offering free tickets and VIP experiences, while some tour participants may audition for the televised game show.
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WHYY Names Vigeant WPSU General Manager
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WHYY has named public media veteran Fred Vigeant general manager of WPSU, effective Oct. 26, after completing its acquisition of the Pennsylvania station from Penn State. He will oversee WPSU’s radio, television and digital services as the outlet retains its name and local focus under WHYY’s ownership.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Conferences, Networks Announce 2026-27 Basketball Schedules
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Texas A&M announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball television schedule, while the West Coast Conference set a 16-game league slate beginning Jan. 2. HBCU GO will carry 20 SWAC men’s and women’s basketball games from Jan. 2 through March 4, featuring conference rivalries and doubleheaders.
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Girls’ Flag Football Matchups Span Four States
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Air Academy will keep its Homecoming festivities despite forfeiting its football game amid allegations of racist remarks, adding a girls flag football game against top-ranked The Classical Academy. Elsewhere, Hemet beat West Valley 20-6, Montana semifinal wins set up state title games, and Chaparral’s matchup with Arizona College Prep was scheduled for television coverage.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff
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Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.
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Price Is Right Live planned across North America
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The Price Is Right Live is taking its interactive, non-televised stage show to venues across North America in 2027, including stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Kentucky. Audience members selected at random can compete in familiar games for cash and prizes; this season also adds Secret X and a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend a TV-show taping.
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Televangelist Jim Bakker, convicted in PTL fraud case, dies at 86
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Televangelist Jim Bakker, who co-founded the PTL Club and built the Heritage USA Christian theme park with his then-wife Tammy Faye, has died at 86, his family announced; his cause of death was not disclosed. His ministry collapsed amid scandal and fraud convictions in the 1980s, and he later returned to Christian television in Missouri.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 14h
Fulton Sheen Becomes First American-Born Bishop Beatified
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— Oct 1, 2026
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the influential Catholic preacher and television broadcaster, was beatified in St. Louis on September 24, honoring a ministry that brought the faith to millions. At the Mass, Cardinal Luis Tagle emphasized Sheen’s humility and care for the vulnerable, while communities and a specially customized organ celebrated his legacy and lasting influence.
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Trump Ads Face Scrutiny Over Taxpayer Funding
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— Sep 28, 2026
President Donald Trump’s administration aired television ads featuring his political rhetoric, including recycled material from his 2024 campaign, with disclaimers saying they were paid for by the U.S. government. Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter warned the spending could be an impeachable offense, while lawmakers from both parties questioned its legality; the White House has defended the spots as public service announcements.
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Networks Suspend Pooled Trump Coverage After White House Bans Outlets
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— Sep 21, 2026
White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News have suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump in light of his banning thre… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Priya Raman
The networks made the right call by suspending coverage rather than letting one side dictate the terms.
Strictly reveals first live-show songs and dances
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— Sep 22, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the songs and dance styles for its first live show, with the 15 celebrity couples set to perform routines including quicksteps, tangos, sambas and cha-chas. The new presenter described the show’s scale and said she was excited to return to live television.
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Former Fox 2 Anchor Taryn Asher Settles Non-Compete Dispute With Station
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— Sep 18, 2026
Former Fox 2 Detroit anchor Taryn Asher can now pursue work at other television stations after she and the network reached an agreement resolving a dispute over a non-compete claus… — by Andrew Powell
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Priya Raman
Good for Asher that she got the non-compete lifted and can look for work elsewhere now.
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St. Teresa of Ávila Reforms the Carmelite Order
Teresa founds the Discalced Carmelites at Ávila.
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Spending on US Government Ad Featuring Trump Reaches $430,000
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— Sep 24, 2026
A U.S. government-funded television ad featuring President Donald Trump and Republican themes such as opposing communism and touting tax cuts continued airing as its tracked spending rose from $14,000 to $430,000. Democrats and some Republicans questioned whether taxpayer-funded messaging was appropriate or violated rules against political propaganda, while the White House defended it as educational and patriotic.
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Nicole Hardy
Even Republicans raising flags shows the rules on government ads need clearer limits when one party dominates the messaging.
Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President
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— Sep 17, 2026
Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.
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Maya Lindstrom
Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.
Content Warning: VA Schoolbook Is So Vile, It Legally Has to Be Blurred When Shown on Television
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— Oct 24, 2021
When we were kids, our parents had to watch out to make sure we weren’t exposed to filth on television. Now, apparently, television has to ensure our parents aren’t exposed to the filth their kids are seeing in school…
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Cuomo to Receive International Emmy for the Way He Used Television During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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— Nov 20, 2020
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is awarding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) an Emmy for how he used television throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization recognized Cuomo for “his…
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Chrisley Family Set to Return to Television With New Show
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— Aug 14, 2023
The Chrisley family will be coming returning to reality television. According to a press release from Scout Productions obtained exclusively by People , the Chrisley family will return in an upcoming series that will be…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 15h
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